The actor-director’s mega venture will finally be released in Tamil Nadu this week

The official announcement is here at last. Kamal Haasan today declared that his much awaited Vishwaroopamwill see the light of the day on February 7 (Thursday).

In a statement, the Ulaga Nayagan thanked his fans, friends in the film industry and media for supporting him when he faced hurdles to release the film.

It is to be noted that the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday lifted the ban it imposed against the movie, a day after the actor-director agreed to delete few controversial scenes at the end of marathon talks with Muslim groups and the State Home Secretary.

On Saturday, Kamal reached an understanding with the Muslim groups which paved the release of the much-awaited film in Tamil Nadu.

Kamal Haasan told media persons after the meeting with the Muslim leaders in the presence of Home Secretary R Rajagopal at the Secretariat in Chennai, that they had agreed to remove certain audio portions and hoped the government would revoke the ban imposed in the wake of protests by some Muslim outfits which considered the film offensive to their religion.

“We will immediately arrange to announce the date of release after consultations, including with technical team,” the actor had said.

The actor-director quashed reports that he would take the Vishwaroopam ban battle to the SC

There is news pouring in every minute on the Vishwaroopam row. The latest buzz coming in is that actor-director Kamal Haasan won’t approach the Supreme Court against the Tamil Nadu government ban on the movie. Contradicting reports which suggested that the superstar will appeal to the SC, he clarified that talks are still underway, and he will do his best to find an amicable solution to this row, instead of taking the last resort.

Meanwhile, the Centre is mulling an amendment to the Cinematograph Act, 1952. Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari tweeted, “Time Cinematograph Act revisited to ensure implementation integrity certification decisions otherwise each state would be its own censor.”

Let us wait and watch as to how this drama will unfold through the day. Watch this space for the latest updates.

Kamal Haasan might have won the first battle, but the war seems to be far from over for the actor-director

The Madras High Court around 10 pm on Tuesday night stayed prohibitory orders issued by the Tamil Nadu government against the release of Kamal Haasan‘s Vishwaroopam.

While passing the orders, Justice K Venkataraman observed, “Considering the totality of the circumstances, I am of the considered view that the orders made under Section 144 of CrPC is liable to be kept in abeyance for the present.”

Striking down the ban against the movie by the government, the Judge said that freedom of expression is of high importance. Advocate General A Navaneethakrishnan and Additional Advocate General PH Aravind Pandian, who appeared for the Tamil Nadu government, said that the movie’s release could create law and order problems in the State.

It was also argued on behalf of the government that the film was not certified properly by the Censor Board.